Pro-Palestinian protesters reject Auraria Campus' offer of $15,000 donation to Gaza in exchange for dismantling encampment
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by Noah Festenstein noah.festenstein@denvergazette.com
2d ago
Officials of the Auraria Campus, which shares three universities in Denver, offered a deal to pro-Palestinian protesters to take down the encampment in exchange for a $15,000 donation to Gaza ..read more
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Pro-Palestinian protesters lead Colorado College class walkout
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by Abbey Soukup abbey.soukup@gazette.com and Eric Young eric.young@gazette.com
3d ago
The student-led demonstration featured multiple speakers on campus expressing concerns against perceived economic support of the college to Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups since October ..read more
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Colorado lawmakers advance proposal dealing with contested books in public libraries
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by Marissa Ventrelli marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
3d ago
A panel of legislators approved a measure to create "standards" for public libraries in assessing contested materials after a similar proposal failed to pass through committee earlier in the session ..read more
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In tense meeting, Colorado Democrats criticize caucus leaders over bills, social media attacks
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by Marianne Goodland marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
3d ago
Progressive House Democrats didn't wait until the last day of the session to express their frustrations with their caucus leadership regarding the process and their perceived deference toward Republicans, most notably Rep. Brandi Bradley, R-Roxborough Park, who called a “bully ..read more
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Colorado Springs education nonprofit loses grant money after debate with county commissioner
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by Mary Shinn mary.shinn@gazette.com
4d ago
After a heated discussion at an El Paso County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday about race-based college admissions, a Colorado Springs nonprofit focused on educational achievement did not receive proposed grant funding ..read more
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Sheena Kadi resigns from state treasurer's office
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by Marianne Goodland marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
4d ago
Sheena Kadi, who has served as public information officer and communications director for state Treasurer Dave Young, has resigned effective Tuesday ..read more
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Colorado cannabis industry cheers fed move, but opponents concerned
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by Dennis Huspeni The Denver Gazette
4d ago
Colorado cannabis industry supporters, including Gov. Jared Polis, applauded the news on Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Justice will recommend that the drug be reclassified. But opponents expressed concern the move would make marijuana more readily available to children ..read more
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Compromise plan revamps TABOR refund process, cuts sales and income tax rates
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by Marianne Goodland marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
4d ago
Bipartisan lawmakers propose a revamp of Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, reducing income and sales tax rates when certain conditions are met ..read more
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Nonprofit sparks debate about race-based college admissions at El Paso County commission meeting
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by Mary Shinn mary.shinn@gazette.com
4d ago
After a heated discussion at an El Paso County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday about race-based college admissions, a Colorado Springs nonprofit focused on educational achievement did not receive proposed grant funding ..read more
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Gov. Jared Polis signs $40.6 billion state budget containing $2 billion more in spending
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by Marianne Goodland marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
5d ago
Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed the state's $40.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year, which includes $2 billion more in spending ..read more
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